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Martha Graham Dance Company: <br /> <em>The EVE Project</em>
Martha Graham Dance Company:
The EVE Project
FRI, JAN 24 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Martha Graham Dance Company:
The EVE Project
Martha Graham’s company showcases masterpieces by (and inspired by) the mother of American modern dance in this collection that makes bold statements about female power.
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, <em>violin</em> <br />Jay Campbell, <em>cello</em>
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin
Jay Campbell, cello
SAT, JAN 25 / 7:00 PM
HAHN HALL
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin
Jay Campbell, cello
Firebrand Moldovan violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja returns with cellist Jay Campbell in a program spanning from the 11th century to a world premiere commissioned by A&L.
Black Violin
Black Violin
TUE, JAN 28 / 7:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Black Violin
Impossible Tour
The classically-trained string duo Black Violin, plus a drummer and a DJ, is a one-of-a-kind mash-up of classical, hip hop, rock and R&B with a message.
Jon Meacham
Jon Meacham
THU, JAN 30 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Jon Meacham
America Then and Now: What History Tells Us About the Future
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham examines the present moment in America by looking at critical times in U.S. history when hope overcame division and fear.
Hanzhi Wang, <em>accordion</em>
Hanzhi Wang, accordion
SAT, FEB 01 / 4:00 PM
HAHN HALL
Hanzhi Wang, accordion
A 2017 Young Concert Artists First Prize Winner, accordionist Hanzhi Wang’s unconventional embrace of keyboard repertoire makes her an enthralling stand-out among today’s rising stars.
Chris Thile
Chris Thile
TUE, FEB 04 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Chris Thile
Grammy winner and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile is a mandolin virtuoso, composer and vocalist with a broad outlook that encompasses classical, rock, jazz, bluegrass and just about everything else.
Daniil Trifonov, <em>piano</em>
Daniil Trifonov, piano
FRI, FEB 07 / 7:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Daniil Trifonov, piano
“One of the most awesome pianists of our time” (The New York Times), Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov makes his Santa Barbara debut in an all-Bach program anchored by “The Art of Fugue.”
FLIP Fabrique
FLIP Fabrique
SUN, FEB 09 / 6:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
FLIP Fabrique
Blizzard
Bringing the best in contemporary circus from Quebec to Santa Barbara, these expert jugglers, high flyers, aerialists and acrobats create a Blizzard that promises to blow away everything in its path.
David Brooks
David Brooks
TUE, FEB 11 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
David Brooks
The Quest for a Moral Life
One of America’s most prominent New York Times columnists explores what it takes to lead a meaningful life in a self-centered world.
Sammy Miller and The Congregation
Sammy Miller and The Congregation
THU, FEB 13 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Sammy Miller and The Congregation
Leaving Egypt Tour
Evangelists of swing, drummer Sammy Miller and his six-piece Congregation draw on a century of American songs, spreading joy through their globally-conscious music.
Cirque Éloize
Cirque Éloize
TUE, FEB 18 / 7:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Cirque Éloize
Hotel
Montreal’s Cirque Éloize returns with Hotel, a new work channeling Art Deco-era Hollywood glamor and featuring a combination of acrobatics, theater, dance and live music.
Anita Hill
Anita Hill
WED, FEB 19 / 7:30 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Anita Hill
From Social Movement to Social Impact: Putting an End to Sexual Harassment
A women’s rights icon and powerful advocate for equality, Anita Hill inspires others to speak truth to power in order to foster true change.
Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group
Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group
THU, FEB 20 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group
Texas trailblazer Lyle Lovett returns with his long-running backup band, combining his rich sound, singular gift for storytelling and wry sense of humor in an intimate acoustic performance.
Jill Lepore
Jill Lepore
FRI, FEB 21 / 7:30 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Jill Lepore
This America: The Case for the Nation
Award-winning Harvard historian, New Yorker staff writer and bestselling author Jill Lepore offers a magisterial account of the rise of America and an urgent reckoning with our divided nation.
Miloš and Friends
Miloš and Friends
SUN, FEB 23 / 4:00 PM
HAHN HALL
Miloš and Friends
The Voice of the Guitar
A young star who has revitalized the role of the guitar in classical music, Miloš makes his long-awaited Santa Barbara debut, joined by a string quartet and double bass.
Grupo Corpo
Grupo Corpo
TUE, FEB 25 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Grupo Corpo
Bach & Gira
Brazil’s leading contemporary dance troupe Grupo Corpo returns with a phenomenal double bill of two works that showcase the 21-member group’s extraordinary range.
Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson
MON, MAR 02 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Bill Bryson
The Body: A Guide for Occupants
Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, now takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body.
Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal
Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal
WED, MAR 04 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal
She Remembers Everything
With an iconic sound that transcends country, pop, rock and blues, Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal summon powerful material rich with history, heartache, strength and humanity.
The Wood Brothers
The Wood Brothers
FRI, MAR 06 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
The Wood Brothers
Grammy-nominated roots trio The Wood Brothers combines rich harmonies, unwavering grooves, a kaleidoscopic array of influences and exemplary musicianship into a must-see live show.
Michael Barenboim and <br />the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble
Michael Barenboim and
the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble
SAT, MAR 07 / 4:00 PM
HAHN HALL
Michael Barenboim and
the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble
Created in honor of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, which connects outstanding Palestinian and Israeli musicians, the ensemble extends the orchestra’s profound message in an intimate chamber formation.
Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Charlie Musselwhite
Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Charlie Musselwhite
SAT, MAR 07 / 7:00 PM
ARLINGTON THEATRE
Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Charlie Musselwhite
Three blues legends – a pair of guitar heroes and a revered harmonica player – come together for an unforgettable night of music.
Brian Greene
Brian Greene
MON, MAR 09 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Brian Greene
Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe
Join celebrated theoretical physicist Brian Greene on a captivating exploration of deep time and humanity's search for purpose.
Lyon Opera Ballet
Lyon Opera Ballet
WED, APR 01 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Lyon Opera Ballet
Trois Grandes Fugues
France’s world-renowned Lyon Opera Ballet performs the West Coast premiere of its revolutionary program featuring three major female choreographers.
Lyon Opera Ballet
Lyon Opera Ballet
THU, APR 02 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Lyon Opera Ballet
Trois Grandes Fugues
France’s world-renowned Lyon Opera Ballet performs Trois Grandes Fugues, its revolutionary program featuring three major female choreographers.
Samin Nosrat <br />and Yotam Ottolenghi
Samin Nosrat
and Yotam Ottolenghi
FRI, APR 03 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Samin Nosrat
and Yotam Ottolenghi
A mouthwatering evening with two James Beard Award-winning cookbook authors and chefs, who will share their passion for everything food as they dish secrets from the kitchen.
Bryan Stevenson
Bryan Stevenson
SUN, APR 05 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Bryan Stevenson
American Injustice: Mercy, Humanity and Making a Difference
MacArthur Fellow Bryan Stevenson is an attorney, human rights activist, author of Just Mercy and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.
Yefim Bronfman and the <br />New York Philharmonic String Quartet
Yefim Bronfman and the
New York Philharmonic String Quartet
TUE, APR 07 / 7:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Yefim Bronfman and the
New York Philharmonic String Quartet
This exquisite concert sees pianist Yefim Bronfman performing with the New York Philharmonic String Quartet, made up of the orchestra’s principal string players.
Jennifer Koh <br />and Jean-Baptiste Barrière
Jennifer Koh
and Jean-Baptiste Barrière
WED, APR 15 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Jennifer Koh
and Jean-Baptiste Barrière
The 38th Parallel: A Contemporary Pansori
This multimedia collaboration between celebrated violinist Jennifer Koh and composer Jean-Baptiste Barrière incorporates Korean pansori to recount a personal story of the impact of immigration.
Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers
Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers
THU, APR 16 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers
Sufi Chants of Pakistan
Pakistan’s acclaimed Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers perform riveting interpretations of qawwali, an ancient Sufi improvisational vocal tradition that dates back more than seven centuries.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
SAT, APR 18 / 7:30 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross
Explore the history of African-American people from the origins of slavery in Africa through the present with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., one of the country’s most influential cultural historians.
Ranky Tanky
Ranky Tanky
SUN, APR 19 / 7:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Ranky Tanky
Charleston’s high-spirited Ranky Tanky is a dynamo quintet mixing the lowcountry traditions of their West African ancestors with dynamic doses of jazz, gospel, funk and R&B.
Brooklyn Rider
Brooklyn Rider
TUE, APR 21 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Brooklyn Rider
Healing Modes
Iconoclastic Brooklyn Rider’s new program focuses on Beethoven’s Opus 132 and responses to the masterwork from five women composers including Caroline Shaw and Du Yun.
John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo
THU, APR 23 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
John Leguizamo
On the heels of a special Tony Award for his lifetime body of work as both a playwright and performer, Leguizamo brings his irresistibly irreverent brand of comedy to a new evening inspired by his entire life story.
Stile Antico
Stile Antico
SAT, APR 25 / 7:00 PM
TRINITY EPISCOPAL
Stile Antico
Breaking the Habit: Music by and for Women in Renaissance Europe
The three-time Grammy-nominated group Stile Antico is one of the world’s finest vocal ensembles, renowned for vibrant and expressive performances of Renaissance polyphony.
Gautier Capuçon, <em>cello</em> <br />Yuja Wang, <em>piano</em>
Gautier Capuçon, cello
Yuja Wang, piano
MON, APR 27 / 7:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Gautier Capuçon, cello
Yuja Wang, piano
Incandescent pianist Yuja Wang returns in an exceptional duo alongside the dazzling French cellist Gautier Capuçon, her close friend and source of inspiration.
Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein
WED, APR 29 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Naomi Klein
The Case for a Green New Deal
Award-winning journalist Naomi Klein is the bestselling author of The Shock Doctrine, This Changes Everything and her most recent, On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal.
Jon Batiste and Stay Human
Jon Batiste and Stay Human
FRI, MAY 01 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE
Jon Batiste and Stay Human
Following his life-affirming Santa Barbara debut last season Jon Batiste is back with the full force of his band, pounding the keys in a high-octane night of pure musical joy.
Ephrat Asherie Dance
Ephrat Asherie Dance
THU, MAY 14 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Ephrat Asherie Dance
Odeon
A New York-based b-girl with extensive training in ballet and modern dance, Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie returns with her company, revealing and exploring the complexities of street dance forms.
Ephrat Asherie Dance
Ephrat Asherie Dance
FRI, MAY 15 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL
Ephrat Asherie Dance
Odeon
A New York-based b-girl with extensive training in ballet and modern dance, Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie returns with her company, revealing and exploring the complexities of street dance forms.
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